Software Engineering Manager II — Secret Clearance (Space Systems)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 154,000 - 231,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Software Engineering Manager 2. The role blends technical contribution (80%) with people leadership (20%).

You will lead 12-18 engineers, drive performance reviews, and mentor career development while delivering software solutions for defense programs. Responsibilities include overseeing projects, applying best practices, and participating in full lifecycle development from requirements to testing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field with 8+ years of experience or Master’s with 6+ years.
• Proficient in object-oriented programming (C++, Java, C or Ada).
• Strong background in systems engineering and formal software lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate people, resources, and processes to deliver software or upgrades.
• Lead performance reviews and staff development for engineers.
• Contribute technically to software programs and guide engineering practices.

Skills

C++

Java

Leadership

Agile

Software development

Education

B.S. in CS/CE/Math/Physics

M.S. in CS or STEM

Tools

Ada

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems - Launch and Missile Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL, seeks a Software Engineering Manager 2. The role blends technical contribution (80%) with people leadership (20%).

You will lead 12-18 engineers, drive performance reviews, and mentor career development while delivering software solutions for defense programs. Responsibilities include overseeing projects, applying best practices, and participating in full lifecycle development from requirements to testing.